Hi everyone, I lost the use of my right side about a year ago at age 38. After my stroke and during rehab I developed footdrop whilst learning to walk again. This resolved itself, although sometimes comes back after a longish walk. I’ve never really fully recovered the strength to fully raise my toes from the floor and when at rest my foot wants to turn itself inwards. I also have pain at the top of my foot and in my arch and when I bend my foot forward.
Does anyone have any recommendations for exercises I can do to strengthen these muscles. Iv tried various insoles and toe moving etc. Iv got a physio appointment but there is a long waiting list. I don’t know how much longer I can carry on at work if the pain carries on as it is. Do you think there is much hope of it getting better if it’s been just over a year?
Many thanks for your advice 
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Hi @Caty the ladies in these 2 videos are popular amongst the forum to stroke rehab exercises. These are just 2 I’ve pulled for you as examples, they do have more on their youtube channels you can check out.
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Hi Caty,
I am battling with foot problems 20 months post stroke.
Every barrier I come across, I research to death, until I overcome it
I will suggest a book which may or may not help
The Foot Fix: 4 Weeks to Healthier, Happier Feet by Zake, Yamuna
I am familiar with your problems ; and am available if you’d like some tips
good luck, Roland
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Hi @Caty in addition to the ones @EmeraldEyes has recommended I also used this site for foot drop exercises.
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